Want to hit it farther? Everyone does. And getting custom fit and having the correct gear for your swing is a key part of that. But that’s just one step to a better game. The experts will all say the same thing—improving your strength and flexibility is central to playing better golf. “Even if your exercise program is small, you must make it a part of your life,” fitness nut Gary Player told Golf Digest.
Golf Town has you covered when it comes to the gear you’re going to need to power your home workouts.
Core Strengthening & Flexibility
BODYEXTRA Power Band Kit
Golf is a sport where flexibility is key, and finding a way to work on that area can be a challenge. Power Bands can be used in a wide variety of exercises, allowing you to focus on specific areas you want to strengthen.
BODYXTRA Gym Ball and Yoga Mat
A key to any workout is spending time on flexibility and stretching, or strengthening your core. This gym ball comes in two different sizes, which is important depending on how you’re using it and your height. And if you’re rolling around or doing core work on the floor, a yoga mat is going to make it a lot less painful than doing exercises on a hard surface.
BODYEXTRA Balance Cushion
Introducing unstable surfaces into your workout will accelerate your progress, whether it is while doing basic push-ups, or other exercises. A balance cushion is central to many golf-related workouts.
Recovery & Support
BODYXTRA Massage Stick or Foam Roller
Rub away the pain. Once upon a time it seemed counterintuitive to apply pressure to sore areas after a workout. But physiotherapists and trainers will tell you that’s exactly what you should be doing now—working out those tight and sore areas, and a massage stick or foam roller should play a central role in your workouts.
McDavid Braces and Tape
Do you have an existing nagging injury? A lot of golfers do. With that in mind, consider adding McDavid brace or tape to your workout to take the pressure off the area you’re struggling with.
Fitness Tracker
Garmin VivoActive GPS Watch
Monitoring your progress, and how hard you’re pushing yourself during your workouts is an important part of determining whether you are getting the benefits you are hoping for. Garmin’s VivoActive watch monitors your heart rate and comes preloaded with apps for yoga, running, swimming and more.